Georgetown Parks and Recreation announces Thanksgiving Camps
Georgetown Parks and Recreation will offer camps for students during the Thanksgiving break Nov. 20 and 21. Pricing and schedules vary for each program. Participants can select from two camps: Camp Goodwater is offered for children ages 5-12. The camp includes a variety of activities, such as gym games, trips to local parks, and seasonal … Continue reading “Georgetown Parks and Recreation announces Thanksgiving Camps”
Collectible Christmas Ornament: Mileham Building
A limited-edition collectible brass Christmas ornament featuring the Mileham Building at 708-710 S. Austin Ave. is now on sale. The 11th annual ornament sale is a project of the Georgetown Main Street Program. A limited number of the ornaments are available. Ornaments may be purchased at the Visitors Center, 103 W. Seventh St. The cost … Continue reading “Collectible Christmas Ornament: Mileham Building”
Airport Master Plan update workshop Nov. 16
Plans for the future development and operations of the Georgetown Municipal Airport will be shared at a public workshop on Nov. 16 as part of the Airport Master Plan update. The meeting will be from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Georgetown Communications and Technology Building, 510 W. Ninth St. There will be a brief … Continue reading “Airport Master Plan update workshop Nov. 16”
Blue Santa collects toys for children
Blue Santa’s elves are busy working to provide toys to children in need in Georgetown. Like they do every year, Blue Santa and his elves need your help. A program of the Georgetown Police Department, Blue Santa provides toys to more than 1,500 children in Georgetown during its annual toy drive and distribution. You can … Continue reading “Blue Santa collects toys for children”
City selects nine new sculptures for 2017-18 tour
The City has contracted with eight artists to participate in its Sculpture Tour, a juried year-long outdoor exhibit in the Georgetown Cultural District. The City’s Arts and Culture Board selected the nine 2017-18 Sculpture Tour pieces from 41 pieces submitted for consideration by 21 artists. Sculptures will be installed in early November and will remain … Continue reading “City selects nine new sculptures for 2017-18 tour”
Traffic signal changes help mobility on Williams Drive
The City is using new traffic signal technology along the Williams Drive corridor to help improve mobility on the roadway. Flashing yellow left-turn arrows are now operating and in the next week, the city will implement new traffic signal timing that will better synchronize signals along the corridor. The signal synchronization is the first project … Continue reading “Traffic signal changes help mobility on Williams Drive”
New historic district street signs to be installed
The City is installing 554 new historic district street signs throughout the Old Town and Downtown historic districts this weekend, Oct. 14-15. The architectural design detail on the signs was created by Georgetown artist Nick Ramos and was inspired by the large number of Mesker Brothers storefronts in the downtown area. The City of Georgetown … Continue reading “New historic district street signs to be installed”
Library welcomes Meg Gardiner for Hill Country Author Series
The Friends of the Georgetown Public Library will host a Hill Country Author Series event Wednesday, Nov. 1, at 2 p.m., in the Community Rooms of the Georgetown Public Library, 402 W. Eighth St., featuring Austin-based author Meg Gardiner. Gardiner’s newest book “UNSUB” was published in June. Lawyer turned author, Gardiner is an Edgar Award-winning … Continue reading “Library welcomes Meg Gardiner for Hill Country Author Series”
Outdoor warning sirens to be tested Oct. 7
The City’s outdoor warning sirens will be tested on Saturday, Oct. 7, at 11 a.m. The audible test of the 23 outdoor warning sirens will be for 90 seconds, during which each siren will rotate 360 degrees. The test that was publicized for Sept. 30 did not occur due to a miscommunication with the company … Continue reading “Outdoor warning sirens to be tested Oct. 7”
Walk or Bike to School Day on Oct. 4
Students in Georgetown will join those from all over the U.S. walking or riding their bike to school on Oct. 4. The annual event marking its 21st year encourages children to walk or bike to school in order to increase physical activity, reduce traffic congestion, and help the environment. A special Walk or Bike to … Continue reading “Walk or Bike to School Day on Oct. 4”
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